Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars (Printable)

Creamy and crunchy bars with spiced apples and oat topping, perfect for a comforting treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cheesecake Layer

05 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Apple Filling

09 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Crisp Topping

14 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 1/3 cup rolled oats
16 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
17 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Press mixture evenly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
03 - Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined. Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
04 - Toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until coated. Spread evenly over the cheesecake layer.
05 - Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold, cubed butter and work into coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until topping turns golden brown and center is set.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before lifting and slicing into bars.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Comforting dessert with layered flavors
  • Creamy and crunchy textures
02 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean neat bars
03 -
  • Add an extra handful of oats to the topping for crunchier texture
  • Use cold butter to achieve coarse crumb topping
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